Glossary / Definition
CJ Affiliate.
Long‑standing global network with premium brand roster; Uppercut.co offers lower friction and SaaS‑specific KPIs.
CJ Affiliate (formerly Commission Junction) is a veteran performance‑marketing platform serving flagship consumer brands such as Lowe’s, Expedia, and Verizon. It provides granular attribution options, programmatic reporting, and a vast pool of lifestyle and coupon publishers.
Uppercut.co trades CJ’s breadth for depth: it focuses exclusively on B2B SaaS, vetting affiliates for domain expertise and deal size. CJ charges monthly access and network fees, whereas Uppercut lets SaaS vendors host programs free and pay only on closed‑won sales. Stripe 30‑day payouts additionally speed up partner remuneration relative to CJ’s 60‑day average.
Related terms
- Affiliate An individual or company that promotes products for a merchant in exchange for a commission.
- Affiliate Marketing A performance-based marketing strategy where affiliates earn commissions by promoting a merchant's products or services.
- Affiliate Network A platform that connects merchants with affiliates to facilitate affiliate marketing partnerships.
- Affiliate Program A system where a merchant rewards affiliates for driving traffic or sales through their marketing efforts.
- Commission The fee paid to an affiliate for generating a specific action, like a sale or lead.
- Click-Through Rate (CTR) The percentage of people who click on an affiliate link compared to those who view it.
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